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*$30 MILLION TRANSFORMATION COMPLETE* *Cvent 2025 Top 250 Meeting Hotel in North America* Achieve your meeting objectives safely and experience maximum comfort in a peaceful retreat overlooking the French Quarter. Feel renewed as you take in the most stunning views of the Mississippi River. Signature wellness programs and the renowned Heavenly® Bed provide restorative balance as you explore the city and connect with its vibrant culture. Today's meeting attendees seek opportunities to stay fit while traveling. You'll have the opportunity to infuse our wellness programs into your agenda with morning group yoga sessions, guided 3-mile runs and healthy banquet menu selections. Industry award-winning sustainability programs Make-a-Green Choice and Clutter-Free Meetings are designed to invite our guests to help us preserve our planet's natural resources. After the meeting concludes each day, Westin meeting guests enjoy proximity to New Orleans' most popular attractions, world-class restaurants, and nightlife.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandWestinHighgate
Built1984
Renovated2020
Total meeting space29,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms462
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
Cvent 2025 Top 250 Meeting Hotel in North America
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Apr 5, 2026 - Apr 9, 2026
Apr 12, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 1, 2026
Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 4, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Feb 01 - May 31Oct 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Jan 01 - Jan 31Dec 01 - Dec 31Sep 01 - Sep 30Jun 01 - Jun 30
Low season
Jul 01 - Aug 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
29,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,466 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
5,106 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
29,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,466 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
5,106 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.
Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
462
Single (1 bed)
250
Single (1 bed) rate
$189.00 - $459.00
Double (2 beds)
177
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $459.00
Suites
35
Tax rate
17.5%
Occupancy rate
81%
Total guest rooms
462
Single (1 bed)
250
Single (1 bed) rate
$189.00 - $459.00
Double (2 beds)
177
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $459.00
Suites
35
Tax rate
17.5%
Occupancy rate
81%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
16 mi
Distance from airport 16 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $34.00/day )
Valet parking
( $58.00/day )
Local Attractions
Tulane University
University
4 mi
Whether visiting a family member attending the university, or a sporting event on campus - The Tulane Uptown Campus is easy to access via car or the historic New Orleans Streetcar.
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Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium
Recreation
1 min
Directly adjacent to the Westin; the Aquarium transports visitors to an underwater world from the Caribbean, to the Amazon Rainforest, to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. With more than 3,600 animals from more than 250 species, including endangered species, such as African penguins, and rare animals, such as white alligators, the Aquarium offers you an experience you’ll never forget. Newly renovated to include the Insectarium!
1 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA, US 70130
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Jackson Square
Historical landmark
5 mins
At the center of the French Quarter, earns it name for one of three bronze statues of Andrew Jackson located in the center of the square. Enjoy local artists and entertainers - and relax with a beignet at Cafe du Monde
700 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA, US 70116
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Ernest N Morial Convention Center
Convention center
6 mins
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - New Orleans was designed to capitalize on the spiraling pace of the exposition market in the Crescent City, and in doing so, bolster the booming local tourism/hospitality industry. Its conceptual development began in 1978 when the New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, the governing body of the proposed convention center, was formed to bring about construction of the facility.
Since opening in 1985, the Morial Convention Center has captured a sizable share of the convention market nationwide with its operations impacting every segment of the local hospitality/tourism market – including hotel bookings, dining, transportation, shopping, entertainment, local tours and cruises.
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA, US 70130
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The Shops at Canal Place
Shopping
1 min
The Shops at Canal Place is New Orleans' only sophisticated shopping destination. Located on floors 1-3 of Canal Place. The Westin is located on floors 11-29. Anchor Store Saks Fifth Avenue with popular upscale stores including Tiffany & Co, Armani Exchange, Michael Kors, Brooks Brothers, and LuluLemon Athletica. Food Court and Theaters at Canal Place is located on Floor 3.
333 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA, US 70130
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Preservation Hall
Nightlife
10 mins
Iconic New Orleans jazz venue that may not serve food or drinks, but the music it serves up is world class. Purchase tickets in advance.
726 St. Peter St.
New Orleans, LA, US 70116
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Steamboat Natchez
Recreation
10 mins
The Steamboat NATCHEZ Dinner Jazz and Daytime Jazz cruises run daily, year-round, in the style of authentic steamboats on the Mississippi River in New Orleans for centuries! Cruising on the Steamboat NATCHEZ includes Steam Engine Room visitation, calliope, live jazz, and optional Creole food and local beverages.
1 Toulouse St.
New Orleans, LA, US 70130
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Pharmacy Museum
Museum
10 mins
Louis Joseph Dufilho, Jr. of New Orleans became America’s first licensed pharmacist. Today, Dufilho’s 1823 apothecary shop on Chartres Street in the French Quarter houses what is widely believed to be the largest and most diverse pharmaceutical collection in a single location in the United States, containing old patent medicines, books, and pharmaceutical equipment dating back as far as the early 1800s.
514 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA, US 70130
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New Orleans School of Cooking
Recreation
10 mins
Make your mouth happy with New Orleans School of Cooking. Located in the heart of the historic French Quarter housed in a renovated 1800’s molasses warehouse, patrons learn the basics of Louisiana Cooking to bring back home. The classroom is connected to the Louisiana General Store where chefs can find Louisiana spices and cookbooks.
524 St. Louis St.
New Orleans, LA, US 70130
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French Market
Shopping
15 mins
Founded in 1791, New Orleans’ French Market is the oldest public market in the country. This open-air mall features shopping, dining and music in a tradition that is uniquely New Orleans, yet still reminiscent of some European markets.
2 French Market Pl
New Orleans, LA, US 70116
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Audubon Golf Course
Recreation
17 mins
Audubon Park Golf Course is located just minutes from downtown New Orleans on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, across from Tulane University. It sits within Audubon Park and next to the world famous Audubon Zoo. Audubon Park opened in 1898 and was the site of the 1884 World's Fair. The golf course was redesigned in 2001 and reopened in October 2002 as one of Southeast Louisiana's most prestigious golfing destinations.
6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA, US 70178
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Old U.S. Mint
Historical landmark
20 mins
Built in 1835, the Old U.S. Mint is the only building in America to have served both as a United States and a Confederate Mint. President Andrew Jackson advocated the Mint’s establishment in order to help finance development of the nation’s western frontier. Today's visitor finds a number of stunning permanent exhibits in the Old U.S. Min including the “New Orleans Jazz” exhibit featuring instruments played by significant jazz musicians, sheet music, and memorabilia chronicling the history of Jazz from its humble beginnings on the streets of New Orleans.
400 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, LA, US 70116
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National WWII Museum
Museum
1 mi
The mission of this museum focuses on the remembrance and celebration of the American Spirit, teamwork, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served during World War II.
945 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA, US 70130
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Mardi Gras World
Museum
2 mi
Mardi Gras World is the most unique attraction in America’s most uniquely attractive city. Come see how Mardi Gras is made and get up close to Mardi Gras' grandest floats and sculptures.
1380 Port of New Orleans Pl.
New Orleans, LA, US 70130
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Audubon Zoo
Recreation
7 mi
One of the country’s top-ranked zoos, Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging natural habitats, lush gardens and resting spots, the mystical Louisiana swamp and ‘hands-on’ animal encounters. With innovative natural habitat exhibits and an animal collection ranging from the unique white alligators to the extraordinary white tigers, Audubon Zoo has become one of the Gulf South’s favorite family gathering spots.
In addition to the amazing animals, exhibits, live animal presentations and hands-on animal encounters you can ride the Endangered Species Carousel, Simulator and Swamp Train. You can also shop in our fabulous Audubon Marketplace gift shop!
6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA, US 70118
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Louisiana Superdome
Recreation
1 mi
At the Superdome, events don’t just happen; they come alive. The Dome’s ability to change form and adapt uniquely for each event, literally overnight, is astounding. Whether there are 100 guests or 70,000, the Superdome comfortably accommodates each one.
Whether hosting exciting annual events like the Essence Music Festival and the Sugar Bowl or flawlessly executing more Super Bowls than any other venue in the nation, the Superdome shines. Businesses and groups like Honda, Microsoft, Rite Aid and the International Association of Chiefs of Police have also taken advantage of the Superdome’s versatility in order to make their special events even more special.
Conventions, tradeshows, private parties, meetings and all other special events receive the same attention and achieve the same result and success.
Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, LA, US 70112
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Tujague's Restaurant
New Orleans
Established in 1856, Tujague’s is the second oldest, continually operating restaurant in New Orleans. We have been serving New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 165 years. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, we have a passion for preserving and highlighting the history and traditions of our restaurant. Our menu features locally sourced ingredients in traditional preparations, melding French recipes with New Orleans fare and flare.
Restaurant/Bar
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American Ghost Walks
Multi-city
Ghosts and fun bring your team closer together.
Guided experiences to multiple haunted locations. Your group will be treated to a ghostly experience during a 90-120 minute walking tour, 3-hour bus excursion, or pick a custom experience with food and alcohol options or a family-oriented experience as well.
Your team has been on outings before, but this time they've asked you to find something different and exciting for everybody.
When looking for specific venues to host your group, it can be quite challenging. And the last thing you want is another work event that feels more like a chore than a fun activity.
Your team doesn’t want to:
- Throw any more axes
- Go bowling again
- Sit bored at a large group dinner
Experience The City's Haunted Past with Your Entire Team
On this special evening, you and your team will have the perfect opportunity to get to know each other better! Your guide is well-versed in local culture, so you can expect a fun, engaging, and spooky event.
Activity
Preferred staff
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Show Ready Productions
Multi-city
Show Ready Productions is a leading national event production services provider. We are your event production partner from start to finish. Our team is dedicated to making sure we begin with your vision and leave you and your attendees inspired by the experience.
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Unique NOLA Tours
New Orleans
Unique NOLA Tours offers distinctive and intimate walking tours of New Orleans. We believe in crafting our guests' experience into something special beyond the standard fare excursion 'round the city. We do this by employing exceptional and well-educated guides, and researching stories for both great historical content and fun. We offer a true crime tour, a ghost tour with bar stops for adults, a French Quarter tour, a Garden District tour, and a family-friendly ghost tour for all ages. You can get more information at uniquenola.com.
Activity
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LiveTen Media
Multi-city
LiveTen Media Services provides highly experienced professional AV labor Crew & audiovisual experts.
Our Team Members come from a variety of industry backgrounds and audio-visual production. Each of our team members has a strong work ethic to ensure we make your event, trade, or conference is a work of art.
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Corporate Lighting and Audio
Multi-city
CREATE A LASTING IMPRESSION
Corporate Lighting and Audio is a full-service event production company specializing in concerts, conferences, conventions, festivals, meetings, and special events. Our dynamic technical experts creatively transform spaces into unique visual, tonal, and phonic experiences that make lasting impressions on audiences.
Logistics/Decor
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Hermes Worldwide, Inc.
Multi-city
Hermes provides private luxury ground transportation for luxury hotel guests, weddings, team sports, youth and church groups, concerts, ski resorts, conventions, and meetings and events.
Transportation
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PullSpark
Multi-city
We’re an experiential events agency that partners with teams to create experiences that make brands easy to love and hard to forget. Most companies already know what makes them easy to love; we help teams design moments that truly stick backed by our trademarked neuroscience tool, Nistinct.
Hired Entertainment
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Totally Toronto Art/Sassy City Studio
Multi-city
Our service platform covers all the bases: Retail, Wholesale and Corporate Gifting. We are the perfect partner for any business bringing an event to our city.
Founded in 2014, Sassy City Studio has had ample time to refine our offerings and establish relationships with the right manufacturers to help you create memorable events. Our experience includes collaborations with Destination Toronto, various event planners, and providing staff recognition and corporate gifts for Unity Health, a network of hospitals in Toronto.
The foundation of our product line is the renowned artwork of local artist David Crighton, who has been capturing the essence of your city through his memorable images since 1973. We have recently added two new artists to our platform and have plans for continued expansion along the same these for other cities in North America.
Amenities/Gifting
Logistics/Decor
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Selby NY
Multi-city
Selby New York is a design firm creating bespoke private label merchandise and SWAG for companies, brands and individuals! We can create anything from fully custom apparel & totes to pouches & personal care items. We also offer fulfillment & warehousing options to help you meet the needs of your business in these changing times.
Amenities/Gifting
Logistics/Decor
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Cancellation Policy
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A $30 million enhancement project has re-designed and modernized all guestrooms, meeting facilities, dining venues, and public areas. New features include Observatory Eleven, a stunning new cocktail bar that captures the iconic views of the Mississippi River. Bistro at The Bend will serve southern cuisine from various regions of the world through a local lens. The Riverbend Ballroom and outdoor terrace, a 4,300 sq ft event space that also overlooks the river is now available for the perfect welcome reception or dinner.
The Westin New Orleans Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Westin New Orleans's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Westin New Orleans have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Plastic,Cooking Oil,Landscape Waste
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Westin New Orleans and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Westin New Orleans's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at The Westin New Orleans developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does The Westin New Orleans clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws and stirrers; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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